AACOPD News

On April 24, 2013, officers from the Anne Arundel County Police Department responded to a residence in the 7500 block of Turner Road in Annapolis for a report of a home invasion robbery that took place around 1:00 a.m.

The male victim reported that a female suspect knocked on the door and forced her way into the residence along with two male suspects who were armed with handguns. The suspects took items and money from the residence and fled the scene in an unknown vehicle. Preliminary investigation indicates that this is a targeted incident and not a random act of violence. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Anne Arundel County Police Southern District Detective Unit at 410-222-1965 or Metro Crime Stoppers.

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On April 27, 2013, at approximately 9:00 a.m., members of the Anne Arundel County Police Department and Fire Department responded to the area of Route 100 and Catherine Avenue for a reported motor vehicle accident.

Upon arrival, responding officers determined that a marked Bladensburg police vehicle was involved in the collision. Preliminary investigation revealed that the Bladensburg police vehicle was traveling eastbound on Route 100 when it suddenly crossed the median and struck a vehicle traveling west bound. The driver of the police vehicle had significant injuries at the scene. He was transported to Baltimore Washington Medical Center, where he was later pronounced deceased by medical personnel. The operator of the other vehicle was treated and released at the scene.

Preliminary investigation revealed the driver of the police vehicle may have suffered a medical emergency prior to the accident. Investigators will work with the Medical Examiner’s Office to determine the cause of death and resulting accident. The operator of the Police Vehicle has been identified as Officer Brian Johnson, a nine-year veteran of the Bladensburg Police Department. He was off-duty at the time of the accident.

UPDATE:

The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Baltimore has ruled the cause of death as a gunshot wound to the upper body and the manner of death as suicide.

WESTERN DISTRICT

SHOOTING SEVERN

On April 28, 2013, at approximately 12:28 a.m., officers received a call to respond to the area of Route100 and Route 97 for a report of a shooting. The officers canvassed the area and located the 18-year-old male victim in the area of Route 100 and Route 170 in a vehicle on the side of the road. The victim had sustained a minor flesh wound in the upper extremity from a bullet.

During this time, Western District officers received a call from a citizen who reported hearing two shots in the area of the 1500 block of Monard Avenue in Severn. It was learned that the victim was shot on Monard Avenue. Officer responded to Monard Avenue and located evidence in the roadway in the 1500 block of Monard Avenue.

Further investigation revealed that there was a party in the 1500 block of Monard Avenue. The victim drove to this location and became involved in a verbal argument, which escalated into the suspect shooting the victim. The victim and some friends fled the scene to the hospital when they were located a short time later on the side of the road by the Eastern District officers. The suspects fled the scene after the incident. The victim was taken to Johns Hopkins and was listed as in stable condition. The investigation is ongoing.

On April 28, 2013, at approximately 2:07 a.m., officers from Western District responded to the 700 block of Whitneys Landing Drive in Crownsville for a report of a stabbing.

Upon arrival, officers located evidence of the incident. Investigation revealed that the 20-year-old male victim and the suspect became involved in an argument outside of a residence, which escalated to the suspect producing a knife and stabbing the victim in the lower extremity. During the altercation, the suspect sustained a minor laceration. Both the suspect and victim went to Anne Arundel Medical Center and were treated for non-life threatening stab wounds. Officers responded to the hospital.

The suspect was treated, released and placed under arrest. He was transported to the Western District station, where he was charged with Attempted Second Degree Murder, First and Second Degree Assault, Reckless Endangerment and related charges.

On April 29, 2013, at approximately 12:02 a.m., officers from the Northern District responded to G&M Restaurant located in the 800 block of Hammonds Ferry Road for a report of an armed robbery of the business.

Upon arrival, officers learned that two male suspects entered the business armed with handguns and demanded money. Employees complied with the demands and turned over an undisclosed amount of money to the suspects, who fled the restaurant on foot. Responding officers, a K-9 unit and the Aviation unit searched the area, but were unable to locate the suspects.

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On April 25, 2013, at approximately 9:28 p.m., officers from Northern District responded to the area of 4th Street and Orchard Avenue in Brooklyn Park for the report of a possible shooting.

Upon arrival, officers located the 24-year-old male victim on the ground suffering from an apparent gunshot wound to the upper body. The victim was transported to Shock Trauma in Baltimore with possible life threatening injuries. Initial investigation reveals that an encounter took place between the victim and suspects, resulting in the victim being shot. At this time, detectives believe this was a targeted incident and not a random act of violence. The suspects fled the scene in a vehicle described as possibly being a dark-colored Ford Ranger style pick up truck. The investigation is active and ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Northern District Detective Unit at 410-222-6018.

Suspects: Two males (no further description at this time)

Metro Crime Stoppers:

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On April 23, 2013, at approximately 4:52 p.m., officers from the Eastern District responded to the Subway store located in the 8200 block of Ritchie Highway in Pasadena for a report of a robbery of the business.

Upon arrival, officers spoke with an employee, who indicated that a male suspect entered the business, displayed a handgun and demanded money from the register. The employee complied by turning over an undisclosed amount of U.S. Currency to the suspect, who fled the business. Multiple officers, Aviation and K-9 responded to the area to canvass for the suspect, but were unable to locate him.

On April 23, 2013, at approximately 8:58 p.m., officers from the Western District responded to the 8200 block of Averill Court in Severn for a report of a citizen robbery.

Upon arrival, officers spoke with the 52-year-old male victim, who indicated that he just parked his vehicle on Averill Court and was walking to his home when he was approached and punched by a male suspect, who then removed the victim’s cell phone and wallet. The suspect then fled and possibly met up with three other individuals who also fled the area. Several officers and a K-9 unit canvassed the area, but were unable to locate the suspects. The victim sustained a minor injury, but refused treatment.

On April 19, 2013, at approximately 8:15 p.m., officers from the Eastern District responded to the 8300 block of Veterans Highway in Millersville for a report of a robbery.

Upon arrival, officers spoke with the 45-year-old male victim, who reported that he exited the building of a business when he was approached by two male suspects. One suspect produced a handgun and demanded money. The suspects threw the victim down and took an undisclosed amount of money before running into an adjacent parking lot and fleeing in a waiting vehicle described as a dark-colored SUV. The vehicle was last seen headed south on Veterans Highway. Several officers searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.

Suspects: Two black males. The armed suspect was wearing a red plaid shirt

ARMED ROBBERY (CITIZEN) GLEN BURNIE

On April 21, 2013, at approximately 12:15 a.m., officers from the Eastern District responded to the 400 block of Secluded Post Circle in Glen Burnie for a report of an armed robbery.

Upon arrival, officers spoke with the 25-year-old male delivery driver from Mr. Wings and Pizza, who indicated that he returned to his vehicle after making a delivery when he was approached by a suspect who asked for a cigarette. The suspect then punched the victim in the face as he was retrieving a cigarette, displayed a handgun and demanded money. The victim complied and turned over an undisclosed amount of money to the suspect, who fled the area on foot. Officers searched the area, but were unable to locate the suspect.

Suspect: Black male in his late teens with a light complexion and a short beard, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, brown pants and red “Timberland” boots

Metro Crime Stoppers:

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On April 27, 2013, The Anne Arundel County Police Department will again participate in the “National Prescription Drug Take-Back Initiative”. This initiative supervised by DEA will coordinate a collaborative effort with state and local law enforcement agencies focused on removing potentially dangerous controlled substances from our nation’s medicine cabinets. This sixth national “take-back day” will provide a unified opportunity for the public to surrender expired, unwanted, or unused pharmaceutical controlled substances and other medications to law enforcement officers for destruction. This one-day effort will bring national focus to the issue of pharmaceutical controlled substance abuse. The program provides an opportunity for law enforcement, prevention, treatment, and the business community to collaborate and establish a safe collection site for all Americans, regardless of where they reside.

In addition to participating in the National Prescription Drug Take-Back Initiative, the Police Department will also use this opportunity to showcase its permanently installed drop boxes, which are in each district station. These boxes have been installed for the purpose of assisting the public in disposing of unused or unwanted medications year round. They will also allow citizens to dispose of these medications at their convenience in a safe and secure environment. The same collection protocols established for the pill take back initiative will be in effect for the drop boxes.

Collection Day Protocols

On Saturday, April 27, 2013, from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m., the Anne Arundel County Police Department will have a police representative at each of the county’s four districts, which will serve as collection sites.

· Controlled, non-controlled, and over the counter substances may be collected

· This program is anonymous and no requests for identification will be made.

Participants may dispose of medication in its original container or by removing the medication from its container and disposing of it directly into the disposal box. If an original container is submitted, the individual should be encouraged to remove any identifying information from the prescription label.

All solid dosage pharmaceutical product and liquids in consumer containers may be accepted. Liquid products, such as cough syrup, should remain sealed in their original container. The depositor should ensure that the cap is tightly sealed to prevent leakage.

Intravenous solutions, injectibles, and syringes will not be accepted due to potential hazard posed by blood-borne pathogens.

Illicit substances such as marijuana or methamphetamine are not a part of this initiative and should not be placed in collection containers. If an individual attempts to surrender an illicit controlled substance, law enforcement personnel should handle such material as abandoned property in accordance with department policy.

All participants must retain possession of their own medication during the surrender process.

On April 17, 2013 at approximately 01:39 AM, officers from the Northern District responded to the area of Glen Ridge Road for a robbery of a taxi driver. The victim advised he responded to the area to pick up a fare. Upon arrival, the male and female suspects got into the rear of the taxi. The male suspect put a firearm to the victim’s head and demanded money. The victim turned over an undisclosed amount of currency to the suspects.

During the robbery, the suspect vehicle pulled in front of the taxi, operated by the second male suspect. The suspects then exited the cab and got into the vehicle and fled. The driver was able to follow the suspect vehicle to Furnace Branch and Pleasantville Roads, where he lost sight of it.

On April 18, 2013 at 01:26 AM, officers from the Northern District responded to Evelyn Ave and Hammonds Ferry North for an armed robbery of a taxi driver. The victim advised that he arrived to pick up a fare when two males and one female suspect entered the rear of the cab. One male suspect produced a knife and the other a handgun. They demanded money from the victim. He handed over an undisclosed amount of currency. The suspects then took his car keys and his cell phone.

The suspects entered a gray sedan that was parked nearby and fled the area. At 01:45 AM, a detective spotted a vehicle fitting the description of that used in the robbery on Rt. 648 in Ferndale and conducted a traffic stop. The vehicle was occupied by three males and two females. The victim positively identified several of the occupants as suspects in the robbery. All five were subsequently arrested and transported to Northern District. A knife and a BB pistol were found in the vehicle.

All five suspects were charged with the robbery. Detectives are following up on this case to see if it is linked to other robberies in the area.

Suspect 1: Weber, Jerome Raymond, White male, 22 y/o

8271 B&A Blvd, Pasadena

Suspect 2: Russell, Justin Anthony, White male, 29 y/o

4 Sherman Way, Chester MD

*Also served with an outstanding warrant from Queen Anne’s County for a parole violation*

Suspect 3: Raub, Michael Kenneth, White male, 43 y/o

996 Big Baer Dr, Glen Burnie, MD

Suspect 4: Gorman, Nicole Marie, White female, 32 y/o

312 T2 Highland Dr, Glen Burnie, MD

*Also served with an outstanding warrant from Howard County for motor vehicle theft*

Suspect 5: Nobile, Brittni Barbara, White female, 26 y/o

307 Burwood Ave, Glen Burnie, MD

UPDATE

On April 18, 2013 at approximately 0125hrs, officers from Northern District responded to Evelyn Ave @ Hammonds Ferry Rd for the report of an armed robbery of another Taxi driver. According to the victim, while picking up three fares, one produced a handgun and demanded currency. The suspects then fled the scene in a waiting vehicle driven by a fourth suspect. As officers saturated the area a vehicle matching the description of the suspect vehicle was located and stopped. The occupants of the suspect vehicle were subsequently taken into custody.

Further investigation by Northern District Detectives confirmed that both robberies were committed by the suspects already in custody.

All suspects were charged with robbery and related offenses in both cases.

On 04/17/13 at approximately 1238 hrs. the Anne Arundel County Police Department Communications Section reported a subject called 911 and said, "I'm from Boston and I'm going to blow some more stuff up." The caller then hung up. The dispatcher began researching calls in the area where the call originated from, the 1300 block of Broadview Blvd. The dispatcher noted several calls for service were received there using the same cell phone. Officers were dispatched to the residence and encountered the suspect, identified as Ronald William Smith. He admitted placing the call and acknowledged that this was not true. The suspect was arrested and charged with False Statement of a Destructive Device, Telephone Misuse, and Arson Threats.

The Northern District Detective Unit conducted a follow-up investigation to the Bomb Threat incident. Detectives spoke with Mr. Smith and eventually searched his residence at 1305 Broadview Blvd Ferndale, MD in addition to a purported "other" residence at 120 S. Calhoun St, Baltimore City. A search of both residences was negative for any indication of bomb making materials or evidence of terrorism. The Maryland Coordination and Analysis Center (MCAC), the Intelligence Unit and the Fire Marshalls Office were all notified and advised.

Chief Tolliver said, “I want to thank our communications section for quickly identifying this suspect. I also want to thank our Northern District officers who worked quickly to arrest this individual to ease any potential of public fear. The Anne Arundel County Police Department and the Law Enforcement Community as a whole will not tolerate hoaxes of this magnitude, especially in the sensitive climate that we find ourselves in as a nation.”

On April 18, 2013 at 01:26 AM, officers from the Northern District responded to Evelyn Ave and Hammonds Ferry North for an armed robbery of a taxi driver. The victim advised that he arrived to pick up a fare when two males and one female suspect entered the rear of the cab. One male suspect produced a knife and the other a handgun. They demanded money from the victim. He handed over an undisclosed amount of currency. The suspects then took his car keys and his cell phone.

The suspects entered a gray sedan that was parked nearby and fled the area. At 01:45 AM, a detective spotted a vehicle fitting the description of that used in the robbery on Rt. 648 in Ferndale and conducted a traffic stop. The vehicle was occupied by three males and two females. The victim positively identified several of the occupants as suspects in the robbery. All five were subsequently arrested and transported to Northern District. A knife and a BB pistol were found in the vehicle.

All five suspects were charged with the robbery. Detectives are following up on this case to see if it is linked to other robberies in the area.

Suspect 1: Weber, Jerome Raymond, White male, 22 y/o

8271 B&A Blvd, Pasadena

Suspect 2: Russell, Justin Anthony, White male, 29 y/o

4 Sherman Way, Chester MD

*Also served with an outstanding warrant from Queen Anne’s County for a parole violation*

Suspect 3: Raub, Michael Kenneth, White male, 43 y/o

996 Big Baer Dr, Glen Burnie, MD

Suspect 4: Gorman, Nicole Marie, White female, 32 y/o

312 T2 Highland Dr, Glen Burnie, MD

*Also served with an outstanding warrant from Howard County for motor vehicle theft*

Suspect 5: Nobile, Brittni Barbara, White female, 26 y/o

307 Burwood Ave, Glen Burnie, MD

Metro Crime Stoppers:

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On 16-April-2013 at 2315 Hrs, A 64 year old male flagged down a Patrol Officer and reported that he had been robbed. The victim further stated that he been walking in the Toys R Us parking lot at the Glen Burnie Towne Center located at 6711 Ritchie Highway, when he was approached by 6 Black male suspects who threatened him and demanded his property. The suspects then took the victims property and several of them began to assault him. One of the suspects also took the victims walking stick and struck him with it, causing him to be knocked to the ground. The suspects then fled the area on foot in an unknown direction.

SUSPECTS: 6 Black male suspects ranging from late teens to early 20s.

Armed Robbery Glen Burnie, MD

On April 17, 2013 at approximately 01:39 AM, officers from the Northern District responded to the area of Glen Ridge Road for a robbery of a taxi driver. The victim advised he responded to the area to pick up a fare. Upon arrival, the male and female suspects got into the rear of the taxi. The male suspect put a firearm to the victim’s head and demanded money. The victim turned over an undisclosed amount of currency to the suspects.

During the robbery, the suspect vehicle pulled in front of the taxi, operated by the second male suspect. The suspects then exited the cab and got into the vehicle and fled. The driver was able to follow the suspect vehicle to Furnace Branch and Pleasantville Roads, where he lost sight of it.

If you have information on the above incident, please call, email, or text your tip to Metro Crime Stoppers Hotline Available 24-Hours A Day Toll Free at 1-866-7LOCKUP or Text “MCS plus your message” to CRIMES (274637)

On March 20, 2013, at approximately 10:20 a.m., a male student at Glen Burnie High School located in the 7500 block of Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard in Glen Burnie discovered a device believed to be a camera located in the men’s restroom inside of the high school. The student reported the discovery to school administrators around noon and reported feeling uncomfortable using the restroom as a result.

School officials and other employees familiar with the school assisted law enforcement by immediately scanning all of the restrooms along with locker rooms in the school yesterday and again this morning to determine if any other unauthorized cameras had been placed in any of the school’s buildings. At this time, no other cameras have been located. The recovered device was turned over to detectives from the Anne Arundel County Police Department’s Criminal

Investigation Division, who immediately began an investigation.

Preliminary investigation confirms that the device was a visible camera located in a top corner of the men’s restroom. Initial information has revealed that a 14-year veteran of the department currently assigned to the Special Services Bureau installed the camera on his own volition, without knowledge of the police department or school system.At this time, no images or recordings have been discovered on the camera; however, the investigation is active and ongoing. The officer has been placed on routine administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation. The officer’s police powers have been suspended.

“The Police Department takes this matter seriously,” said Chief of Police Larry W. Tolliver. “I immediately ordered a thorough investigation of this incident to include consultation with the State’s Attorney’s Office to ensure all legal aspects of the case were covered.”

UPDATE

A thorough investigation has been conducted and based upon the evidence, no criminal laws have been violated and therefore the officer involved in this incident will not be criminally charged. The criminal investigation revealed that the device was not used to record, store, or transmit any images or sound.

The Anne Arundel County Police Department worked closely with the Anne Arundel County State's Attorney's Office in reference to this case. An administrative investigation is ongoing.

Metro Crime Stoppers:

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